N.J.THer
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- Nov 16, 2006
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- Middlesex County, New Jersey
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- Whites DFX w/ Sunray DX-1 probe and Minelab Excalibur 1000, Whites TRX Pinpointer
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
With our second little one expected in August I've been doing less detecting on weekends and more work around the house but I do try to get out at lunch time during the work week. Last night it poured so the ground was damp making what was like cement the last few days a little softer. It was overcast but I figured I could get a quick hunt in at my favorite lunch time park. I love hunting in these conditions.
How I decide where to hunt at this park is where I can find parking on the city street. This is a challenge in itself. Today it placed me by a baseball field that has produced IHs, Mercs, Buffalo's, War Time nickels and one Hard Times Token. My first target was a 1941 nickel...just missed the silver nickel. The next target was jumping from a half to a dollar signal but it was deep and the ground was to hard to dig down that far. The next target was only 3 inches deep which is usually clad but it was a good signal so I decided to dig it. Wow was I surprised when this popped out.....
This is only my second Spanish Silver that I've found in my detecting career...both this year. I thought it was a 2 Reale but then after rinsing it off I think it may be a 4 Reale with a few bits clipped off. I see at least three cuts. From looking online I believe it was minted in Bolivia. Where the date should be is one of the cuts....Is there anyway to tell what year this was minted from the other markings?
Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Right after I dug this coin my wife called so I spoke to her for a few minutes then decided to head back to the office. This was my best 10 minutes of detecting. Everytime I start thinking about looking for a new place to detect this park gives me something I did not expect.
I love this hobby....happy hunting everyone.
NJ
Update: From others posts it is a 2 Reale Spanish Cob. The Mint is Potosi and they believe the assayer is VR (Pedro de Villar). The date range is 1684-1697. (Thanks Iron Patch, Don and Wreckdiver for the info)
How I decide where to hunt at this park is where I can find parking on the city street. This is a challenge in itself. Today it placed me by a baseball field that has produced IHs, Mercs, Buffalo's, War Time nickels and one Hard Times Token. My first target was a 1941 nickel...just missed the silver nickel. The next target was jumping from a half to a dollar signal but it was deep and the ground was to hard to dig down that far. The next target was only 3 inches deep which is usually clad but it was a good signal so I decided to dig it. Wow was I surprised when this popped out.....
This is only my second Spanish Silver that I've found in my detecting career...both this year. I thought it was a 2 Reale but then after rinsing it off I think it may be a 4 Reale with a few bits clipped off. I see at least three cuts. From looking online I believe it was minted in Bolivia. Where the date should be is one of the cuts....Is there anyway to tell what year this was minted from the other markings?
Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Right after I dug this coin my wife called so I spoke to her for a few minutes then decided to head back to the office. This was my best 10 minutes of detecting. Everytime I start thinking about looking for a new place to detect this park gives me something I did not expect.
I love this hobby....happy hunting everyone.
NJ
Update: From others posts it is a 2 Reale Spanish Cob. The Mint is Potosi and they believe the assayer is VR (Pedro de Villar). The date range is 1684-1697. (Thanks Iron Patch, Don and Wreckdiver for the info)
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I grew-up in Old Bridge, then lived in Somerset and New Brunswick. Where 'bouts are you in Middlesex Cnty? All the best in future hunting!!.... Tom Cleary
It has my vote for BANNER!
Congrats!
